High Surf Advisory
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Wakefield VA
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
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Maryland Beaches-Accomack-
203 AM EST Sun Feb 22 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THIS EVENING TO 10 AM
EST MONDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 8 PM THIS EVENING TO
3 AM EST MONDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood
Advisory, up to one foot of inundation above ground level
expected in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal
waterways.
* WHERE...In Maryland, areas along the Atlantic coast of Worcester
County including Ocean City. In Virginia, areas along the
Atlantic coast of Accomack County.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 7 PM this evening to
10 AM EST Monday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 PM
this evening to 3 AM EST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Shallow flooding is expected in the most vulnerable
locations near the waterfront and shoreline resulting in a low
threat of property damage. Expect up to one foot of water
above ground level in low lying, vulnerable areas. Some roads
and low lying property including parking lots, parks and lawns
near the waterfront will experience shallow flooding.
Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach
erosion.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be
closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of
unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone
property.
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
&&
Time of high total tides are approximate to the nearest hour.
OCEAN CITY INLET MD
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.0 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.5 FT, MODERATE 2.5 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 3.9 1.4 2.1 1 NONE
22/11 PM 4.9 2.4 2.9 1 MINOR
23/11 AM 4.3 1.8 2.7 1 MINOR
24/12 AM 4.0 1.5 2.0 1 MINOR
24/01 PM 2.7 0.2 1.2 1 NONE
SAXIS VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 4.0 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/03 AM 3.6 1.1 1.2 1 NONE
22/03 PM 3.0 0.5 1.0 1-2 NONE
23/04 AM 4.3 1.8 1.9 3 NONE
23/04 PM 3.4 0.9 1.6 3 NONE
24/05 AM 4.2 1.7 1.9 2 NONE
24/05 PM 3.2 0.7 1.5 1 NONE
NASSAWADOX CREEK AT BAYFORD VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.0 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.0 FT, MODERATE 1.5 FT, MAJOR 2.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/02 AM 2.8 0.8 0.6 1 NONE
22/02 PM 2.8 0.8 1.0 2-4 NONE
23/02 AM 3.4 1.4 1.2 6 MINOR
23/03 PM 2.8 0.8 1.1 5-6 NONE
24/03 AM 3.2 1.2 1.1 4-5 MINOR
24/03 PM 2.4 0.4 0.8 2-3 NONE
CHINCOTEAGUE INLET VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.0 FT, MAJOR 6.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.7 FT, MODERATE 2.2 FT, MAJOR 3.2 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/11 AM 3.4 0.6 0.8 2-4 NONE
22/11 PM 4.6 1.8 1.6 5-6 MINOR
23/12 PM 4.4 1.6 2.0 2 NONE
24/12 AM 4.5 1.7 1.6 1 MINOR
24/01 PM 3.2 0.4 1.0 1 NONE
WACHAPREAGUE VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 6.5 FT, MODERATE 7.5 FT, MAJOR 8.0 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.0 FT, MODERATE 3.0 FT, MAJOR 3.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/12 PM 5.3 0.8 1.8 1 NONE
23/12 AM 5.7 1.2 1.5 1 NONE
23/01 PM 5.4 0.9 2.1 1 NONE
24/01 AM 6.4 1.9 2.3 1 NONE
24/01 PM 4.8 0.3 1.7 1 NONE
TANGIER ISLAND, VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 3.2 FT, MODERATE 3.8 FT, MAJOR 4.2 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 1.4 FT, MODERATE 1.9 FT, MAJOR 2.4 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/03 AM 2.8 1.0 1.0 1 NONE
22/03 PM 2.7 0.9 1.2 1 NONE
23/04 AM 2.9 1.1 1.0 1 NONE
23/04 PM 2.6 0.8 1.2 1 NONE
24/05 AM 3.1 1.2 1.3 1 NONE
24/05 PM 2.4 0.6 1.1 1 NONE
HARBORTON VA
MLLW CATEGORIES - MINOR 4.5 FT, MODERATE 5.5 FT, MAJOR 6.5 FT
MHHW CATEGORIES - MINOR 2.5 FT, MODERATE 3.5 FT, MAJOR 4.5 FT
TOTAL TOTAL DEPARTURE
DAY/TIME TIDE TIDE FROM NORM WAVES FLOOD
FT MLLW FT MHHW FT FT IMPACT
-------- --------- --------- --------- ------- --------
22/02 AM 2.8 0.8 0.9 1 NONE
22/03 PM 2.8 0.8 1.3 1 NONE
23/03 AM 3.8 1.8 1.9 1 NONE
23/04 PM 3.0 1.0 1.6 1 NONE
24/04 AM 3.4 1.4 1.6 1 NONE
24/05 PM 2.4 0.4 1.1 1 NONE
&&
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